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@helloclippy Device availability is definitely a friction point, but when choosing a new device this should be a priority and I will defend that, for example fairphone which is modular and pays workers a fairer wage and minimises conflict materials is compatible with /e/os

I would say that /e/os would still be better than using googles android because at least you can do away with Google Play Services (the component granting google the power to censor apps) and it can probably be hardened post-install too.

I'm not saying everyone needs to get a new phone right now but the existence of friction points doesn't mean we are powerless and it doesn't mean the friction can't be reduced in time

As an anarchist basically I don't think we should rely on undemocratic institutions to solve our problems we should do everything we can right now at a grassroots level

#FLOSS #Android #KeepAndroidOpen #Google #Fairphone #EOs #Censorship

@helloclippy @ambiguous_yelp Clearly a big issue with android forks.

Therefore I clearly agree that we need better open hardware devices and open source firmware and software.

A couple of projects are aiming at achieving exactly that (Linux phones, Pinenote), but they are far away from being a solid/daily-drive alternative to Android/iPhones, just think banking apps.

The issue is time though, as open projects take a lot of it, while big tech solutions are rolled out on a conveyor belt...

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A lot of the time banking apps are just QoL features though, obviously ymmv especially globally, but in my experience you can get by using the bank website, debit card details and cash. Those who can live without banking apps in order to grow the linux mobile ecosystem: should do so

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Apple and Google, 2 choices for apps from where we sit, and both are partners in crime. END MONOPOLIES. Capitalism has become extortion when conglomerated.

Tear everything apart and build it from scratch, the entire system has been subverted to evil.

Imagine people thinking they live in a #democracy when corporations make major decisions affecting people's lives, based purely on maximizing profit.

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@ambiguous_yelp @helloclippy You're right, I'd like to persuade myself to use cash again.

But the country I stay in rn is almost entirely running on DC, cash is a relic of long forgotten past.

But then again, in the EU, a new initiative (Wero) is growing, aiming at breaking free from Mastercard and Visa. Perhaps it is the "dreamt" opportunity to make a change towards a better digital payment system. But I am digressing

@ambiguous_yelp @olivenolje some banking apps are almost required. Ex. some banks I'm with require it to do certain expected features, excluding withdrawal/deposit.

I've also seen one provider (wish I remembered the name) that explicitly stated they'll close your account if the app is not used every 30 days or so... " title="">

Hence why I have two phones...

@jessienab @olivenolje Ha thats ridiculous of them - if banks actually cared about 2FA for security they wouldn't use mobile phones for that they're too easily hacked; they'd insist on key fob devices instead.

Of course its actually about building a surveillance network and the banks get a cut of the profits

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Thank you for putting it out there! Especially the part after the fake ending. Super important for everyone to watch and get educated!